Finding the Third Proportional to 163,604 and 346,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,604 and 346,981 is: 735,897.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,604 : 346,981 = 346,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,604/346,981 = 346,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,604x = 346,981 × 346,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,604x = 120,395,814,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,395,814,361/163,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,897.74
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